Are you interested in replacing a missing or failing tooth with zygomatic implants? An innovative alternative to traditional dental implants, zygomatic implants are ideal if you desire a full smile but do not have enough bone density for conventional implants. Learn more about what it is like receiving zygomatic implants, and take the next step by scheduling a consultation with us in Simpsonville, South Carolina. We are ready to help restore your smile.
What are Zygomatic Implants?
Zygomatic implants are innovative dental implants designed to replace teeth in the upper jaw when you have suffered severe bone loss.
These types of implants are slightly tilted and much longer than traditional dental implants. They also anchor to the cheekbone, known as the zygoma, instead of embedding into the jawbone.
This anchoring technique makes them an ideal solution to replace missing or failing teeth when there is considerable bone loss— the zygoma is made up of very dense bone and provides ample support for implants.
Ideal Candidates
At Carolinas Centers for Oral & Facial Surgery, we recommend zygomatic implants if you:
Have been denied dental implants due to significant bone loss in the upper jaw Have difficulty keeping your dentures in due to bone loss in the jaw Struggle to eat, chew effectively, and talk due to missing or failing teeth Want to avoid a bone graft or sinus lift Want to enjoy your new teeth as soon as possible
Zygomatic implants give you another chance at revitalizing your smile and improving your quality of life even after significant bone loss in the upper jaw.
Getting Started with Zygomatic Implants The Consultation
When you are ready to take the next step towards restoring your smile with zygomatic implants, schedule a consultation with the experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeons at Carolinas Centers for Oral & Facial Surgery.
At your initial consultation, we will assess and use advanced technology to take three-dimensional scans (CBCT scans) of your jaw to get a more comprehensive view of your individual needs. Additionally, we will ask you questions to better understand your goals, medical history, current medications, and procedure concerns. These questions help us build you a personalized treatment plan that covers all of your options.
If you have specific questions or concerns about zygomatic implants, the surgery, or procedure costs, this is an ideal opportunity to discuss those with your doctor. We want to ensure you feel comfortable moving forward with your treatment plan.
What Should I Do in Preparation?
Before surgery, your doctor will provide a list of pre-operative instructions. We recommend you follow these instructions closely, as they help encourage a smooth surgery and foster optimal healing during your recovery.
What is Surgery Like?
On the day of surgery, your oral and maxillofacial surgeon will administer local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, or IV sedation to ensure you are as comfortable as possible during the procedure. Then, your surgeon will perform a tooth extraction if this is part of your treatment plan.
Next, they will anchor the zygomatic implant strategically in your cheekbone (the zygoma) to achieve maximum stability. This technique provides a solid foundation for a full upper arch bridge, delivering a beautifully restored smile.
Once the zygomatic implants are in place, you will rest in our relaxing recovery room until the anesthesia wears off. We will then discharge you to finish your recovery in the comfort of your own home.
Recovery and Aftercare
On the day of surgery, you can expect mild discomfort as the anesthesia wears off, as well as some swelling, tenderness, and bruising in the treated area. We recommend applying ice compressions for the first couple of days following your procedure to minimize discomfort and swelling. While you may feel nauseous, you can resume eating soft foods, such as oatmeal, pudding, and eggs. Additionally, make sure you drink plenty of fluids.
In the three to five days following your zygomatic implant surgery, you may experience increased swelling and bruising as your jaw continues to heal, but this should resolve around day five.
Depending on your recovery rate, your doctor may recommend eating soft foods for a few weeks to three months after your surgery. However, your doctor will provide personalized recovery and aftercare instructions to foster optimal healing and recovery.
There are three main choices for anesthesia Local Anesthesia
Local anesthesia provides numbness directly where it is administered. It does not affect consciousness, so the patient remains awake while the feelings of discomfort are eliminated. Local anesthesia is commonly used for minor procedures.
Nitrous Oxide
Also known as laughing gas, nitrous oxide is a mild sedative that the patient inhales to alleviate feelings of anxiety. It does not cause the patient to lose consciousness. It is often used together with local anesthesia.
IV Sedation
IV sedation is commonly used for moderate to extensive oral or facial surgery procedures. This type of sedation is administered directly into the patient’s vein. Since amnesia (forgetfulness) is a common side effect of the medication, most patients who use IV sedation do not remember their procedure.
We’re Here For You
Do you think you could benefit from zygomatic implants? Contact Carolinas Centers for Oral & Facial Surgery at (864) 881-3318 and schedule a consultation to learn more about receiving zygomatic implants in Simpsonville, South Carolina. We are excited to help you reclaim your smile.


Sep 6, 2022
A 10-part audio documentary series on The Nocturnists podcast, “Shamein Medicine: The Lost Forest” explores how shame manifests inmedical culture.
Shame is ubiquitous in healthcare. Shame experiences in healthcare workers contribute to burnout, depression, suicidality, impaired empathy, disengagement from learning, social isolation, diminished physical wellness, unprofessional behavior, and altered professional identity formation — all challenges that continue to vex the medical community and lead to poor health outcomes.
Hosted by Emily Silverman, MD and produced in collaboration with the Shame and Medicine project at the University of Exeter, this podcast series breaks the silence about shame in medical practice, sharing intimate stories told by healthcare workers from across the globe.
"Shame in Medicine: The LostForest" starts on September 13. Listen to the series trailer andfollow
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The weather conditions in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Maine present a unique set of issues and each commercial building has different challenges and requirements for indoor air quality. Floorplan, occupancy, purpose, location, ventilation, humidity levels, and a long list of factors influence the health of the indoor environment. The common denominator, however, is that creating a safe, productive, and hygienic workspace is a priority.
Trusted Commercial Indoor Air Quality Solutions
Accutemp Engineering provides solutions that work around the clock to combat all types of concerns and ensure confidence in the air you breathe. Quiet, efficient, and unobtrusive, modern IAQ accessories incorporate seamlessly, require minimal upkeep, and actively target pollution sources. We encourage you to reach out to us at (617) 926-1221 for consultation. We’re prepared with the tools and strategies to meet your goals.
Count on our expert team for your commercial air quality needs!
Indoor air quality is rarely a clear-cut problem. It’s a constantly altering interplay of factors that impact the levels, types, and severity of contaminants in the environment. Minimizing threats involves proactive strategies including isolating/eliminating the source of pollutants, diluting or removing them from the facility, and filtration to clean the air. While we at Accutemp Engineering have seen that even well-run buildings experience issues with IAQ, we take necessary action to achieve and maintain lasting solutions across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Maine.


Modeling Consumer Purchasing Behavior in Social Shopping Communities with Clickstream Data
Rainer Olbrich and Christian Holsing
International Journal of Electronic Commerce, Volume 16 Number 2, Winter 2011-12, pp. 15-40. Abstract: Social shopping communities (SSCs) evolve from a linkage of social networking and online shopping. Apart from direct shopping features in shopbots (e.g., search fields), SSCs additionally offer user-generated social shopping features. These include recommendation lists, ratings, styles (i.e., assortments arranged by users), tags, and user profiles. Purchases can be made by following a link to a participating online shop (“click-out”). SSCs are experiencing high growth rates in consumer popularity (e.g., Polyvore attracts more than 6 million unique visitors per month). Thus, this business model has received considerable venture capital in recent years. By analyzing clickstream data, we investigate which factors, especially social shopping features, are significant for predicting purchasing behavior within SSCs. Our logit model includes about 2.73 million visiting sessions and shows that social shopping features exert a significant impact, both positive and negative. Tags and high ratings have a positive impact on a click-out. In contrast, the more lists and styles used, the less likely the user is to make a click-out. Yet, lists and styles seem to enhance site stickiness and browsing. Moreover, the more direct shopping features that are used, the less likely the user is to conduct a click-out. Increasing transaction costs and information overload could be potential reasons. We also found that community members are more likely to make a click-out than ordinary users. This implies that community members are more profitable. Key Words and Phrases: Clickstream data, online consumer purchasing behavior, social shopping, user-generated content, virtual community.


When choosing paint for our facade, there are several aspects that we must take into account. We are going to take a brief tour of the most used types of paint, highlighting some of their characteristics. Specifically, we will talk about lime paints, plastic paints, mineral silicate paints, pliolite paints and silicone resins.
PLASTIC PAINTS- It is the most used option due to its value for money.- They form a waterproof film on the facade.- They are less breathable than other options.
SILICATE MINERAL PAINTS- They do not form a film on the surface, ideal for historical buildings.- It can be used on surfaces of mineral origin such as exposed bricks, concrete or mortar plasters.- Permeable to water vapour.- They protect naturally against microorganisms such as algae, moulds or lichens.
PLIOLITE PAINTINGS- Waterproof and impermeable to rainwater.- Permeable to water vapour, breathable.- Self-cleaning by rainwater.- Anti-carbonation barrier.- It can be applied in unfavourable environmental conditions, such as days of high humidity or even rain.- It is diluted with a solvent.
SILICONE RESIN PAINTS- High breathability.- Water repellants.- It can be applied to all types of traditional plasters and on well-adhered old paints.- Washable.- Resistant to chemical attacks.- Little retention of dirt.- High UV rays.- It is diluted with water.


Increasing the inclusiveness of seed delivery: Moving from gender diagnoses to testing solutions.
Authors
Emily Brearley, World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
Berber Kramer, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
Citation
Brearley, E. and Kramer, B. (2020). Gender and promoting quality seeds in Africa: A literature review. ISSD Africa Working Paper.
Abstract
Advances in plant breeding and biotechnology have the potential to transform agriculture in Africa, but sustainable and inclusive distribution and marketing of quality seeds remains a significant challenge. We review the peer-reviewed literature on alternative approaches for promoting improved varieties and quality seeds in Africa, focusing on how adoption and use can be enhanced for women and men alike.
The analysis explores a range of innovations that have been developed in recent years with the aim to boost the availability and quality, access to and, control and use of seeds. The literature review highlights pockets of innovative models on both the public and private sector side.
However, many of these approaches are not tested with a gender lens. In fact, many innovations risk increasing productivity for a small segment of the farming population, thereby potentially further widening the large gender gaps in empowerment in agriculture.
Given the current understanding of intra-household gender dynamics and contextual crop-specific constraints across the value chain, there is an urgent need to start testing, measuring and documenting both the sustainability and inclusiveness of alternative innovations to promote the use of high-quality seeds.


Abstract
Hydrogen/deuterium exchange coupled with high-resolution mass spectrometry has become a powerful analytical approach for structural investigations of complex organic matrices. Here we report the feasibility of the site-specific H/D exchange of non-labile hydrogens directly in the electrospray ionization (ESI) source, which was facilitated by an increase in the desolvation temperature from 200 °C up to 400 °C. We have found that the exchanges at non-labile sites were observed only for the model compounds capable of keto-enol tautomeric transformations (e.g., 2,3-, 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acids, gallic acid, DOPA), and only when water was used as a solvent. We hypothesized that the detected additional exchanges were induced by the presence of hydroxyls in the sprayed water droplets generated in the negative ESI mode. It was indicative of the exchange reactions taking place in the sprayed droplets rather than in the gas phase. To support this hypothesis, the H/D exchange experiments were run in deuterated water under base-catalyzed conditions for three model compounds, which showed the most intensive exchanges in the MS experiments: DOPA, 2,4-DHB, and 5-acetylsalicylic acid.
2H NMR spectroscopy has confirmed keto-enolic transformations of the model compounds leading to the specific labeling of the corresponding non-labile sites. We believe that the proposed technique will be useful for structural investigations of natural complex mixtures (e.g. proteins, humic substances) using site-specific H/D exchange.


Exceptions and Deferrals
The University of California COVID-19 vaccination policy allows for medical exceptions consistent with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance and manufacturer labeling on contraindications and precautions. Faculty, staff and students are also eligible to request accommodations based on disability or religious belief, and deferrals are available for those who are pregnant.
All campus community members must be fully vaccinated (two weeks after final dose) or have a medical exemption, a religious exception, a disability exception or a deferral to comply with the UC vaccine mandate.
Requests for exceptions or deferral should be submitted as soon as possible so you do not risk non-compliance with the Policy.
Those with an approved exception or deferral may return to their location with the requirement that they will follow campus guidelines for reducing the transmission of COVID-19, which include measures such as masking, testing and daily symptom and exposure screening.
Definitions of exceptions and deferrals:
Medical Exemption: An excuse from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine due to a medical contraindication or precaution. Disability: A physical or mental disorder or condition that limits a major life activity and any other condition recognized as a disability under applicable law. “Disability” includes pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition where reasonable accommodation is medically advisable. Religious Objection: A covered individual’s objection to receiving the COVID-19 vaccine based on that person’s sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance. Deferral:An approved deferral of vaccination based on pregnancy. Pregnancy deferral will extend throughout the term of the pregnancy and until the covered individual returns to work or instruction, as applicable. Graduate and undergraduate student employees are required to follow the STUDENT process. Employees
You may request an exception or deferral here. You will be contacted by Sedgwick, our third-party administrator, within a few days with instructions on how to submit your exception or deferral request.
Students
Students who wish to request an exception or deferral should visit the UC San Diego Services and Support portal. All exceptions or deferral requests must come through this portal. You will have the option to request a medical exemption, disability exception, religious exception or a deferral.
Once you have visited the Services and Support portal, please input your personal information and select the form that best meets your needs. You will then receive an email with the exemption/exception/deferral form that needs to be completed by you (and a medical provider when applicable) and returned to studentcovidmandate@health.ucsd.edu.
New Student Health Requirements
Incoming UC San Diego students must meet three health requirements by July 11, 2022. These include complying with the COVID-19 vaccination mandate, completing a TB Risk Screening Questionnaire and documenting proof of all required immunizations. For clinical and medical questions, please log into your MyStudentChart and send a message via “Ask a Nurse.” Students with questions about becoming compliant with the UC COVID-19 vaccination mandate can contact ucsdtha@ucsd.edu.


What is new in cervical cancer research? In a large randomized clinical trial, a new human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine effectively prevented infection and disease caused by nine HPV types, including seven types that cause cervical and other cancers—five of which were not covered by the previously available HPV vaccines—and two types that cause genital warts. Are there any new treatments for cervical cancer? The addition of bevacizumab (Avastin) to chemotherapy has improved the survival for women with advanced or metastatic cervical cancer. New immunotherapy treatments, including activated T-cells (that can recognize and kill cancer cells), therapeutic vaccines, and immune checkpoint inhibitors, have shown promise. Can cervical cancer be fully cured? Cervical cancer is curable, but it is difficult for doctors to know for sure that it will never come back following treatment. Therefore, doctors often use the term “remission” to describe cancer that has gone away and is no longer causing symptoms. What is the life expectancy of a woman with cervical cancer? The 5-year survival rate for all people with cervical cancer is 66%. However, survival rates can vary by factors such as race, ethnicity, and age. For White women, the 5-year survival rate is 71%. For Black women, the 5-year survival rate is 58%.


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Improving neurotransmitter function (to enhance moods)
Main finding:
You probably reported a wide variety of symptoms and concerns—fortunately, the beauty of Functional Medicine is its ability to prioritize a single focus area for you, helping you achieve results sooner.
We recommend you focus on improving your body’s neurotransmitter function—and watch your moods improve as a result.
Neurotransmitters are the body’s chemical messengers. Because they pass along (“transmit”) messages from neuron to neuron, or neuron to muscle, they play a key role in nearly every bodily function.
A healthy balance of neurotransmitters (including production of serotonin, the famous “feel-good” neurotransmitter) is key. If your balance here is a little off, you might be feeling symptoms like anxiety or nervousness for no reason, trouble focusing or concentrating, or mood swings.
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While pharmaceutical regulatory authorities in other countries are employing creative ways like video-based remote inspections to fulfill their obligations to the public, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration remains committed to conventional on-site inspections. By September 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic had precipitated a virtual pause in drug inspections: Roughly 85% of inspections had been curbed within U.S. borders and 99.5% outside the country.
Inspecting manufacturing facilities is a vital part of drug approval and production, and backlogs can cause huge delays, creating drug shortages in the global supply chain and threatening another global health crisis. Inspections are a key tool the FDA uses to ensure that drug producers adhere to manufacturing and record-keeping requirements, which ensures the safety of drugs on the market. Drug producers cannot legally operate without passing initial or recurring inspections.


In a time where issues and concerns are happening particularly to women, it is important to know the concept of consent. However, it might become challenging to understand consent for our youth, and difficult to explain for young parents.
While we have made progress on the topic, there is still a long way to go, and co-authors of ‘Welcome to Consent’ acknowledge it with an easy to understand book for children, teenagers, and parents.Download Audio


We know this year’s volatile public market conditions have left even the most confident investors feeling on edge about the future. With that in mind, we wanted to take this opportunity to share some positive news from Yieldstreet as we enter the final quarter of 2022.
Since inception and through multiple market cycles, 91%
We continue to source opportunities that we believe are well-suited for the current environment, launch new platform features to enhance your investor experience, and publish content that provides education and context for our 400K+ members.
In an interview with Yahoo Finance late last year, Michael warned of a challenging public market outlook, as inflation began to rise and signs of economic instability emerged. Since then, we have seen public equities fall by up to 25% and bonds drop by nearly 15%.
We believe the main reason for this volatility is tremendous macro and geopolitical uncertainty:
As we see it, we have not yet reached the bottom, and significant volatility will remain a fixture of traditional portfolios for the foreseeable future.
In significant drawdowns of the past, there were few opportunities to invest beyond stocks and bonds. Today, more alternative options are available than ever.
In consultation with your advisors, we encourage you to consider if an opportunity exists to expand your allocation to private markets. No matter the environment, BlackRock and other top managers suggest allocating up to 20% of your portfolio to alternative investments.
To help provide guidance, we recently launched a tool that matches you with investment opportunities aligned with your objectives. See what investments we recommend for you here.
We thank you for your trust in Yieldstreet and look forward to continuing to build an enduring relationship with you.
Milind Mehere Founder & CEO Michael Weisz Founder & President
What's Yieldstreet?
Yieldstreet provides access to alternative investments previously reserved only for institutions and the ultra-wealthy. Our mission is to help millions of people generate $3 billion of income outside the traditional public markets by 2025. We are committed to making financial products more inclusive by creating a modern investment portfolio.


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This issue brief explores Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER) and how these funds can support summer and afterschool programs. It reviews amount of ESSER funds for each state, what the funds can be used for, and how programs can access these funds through grants and contracts. It also includes examples of how CT, GA, NH, UT, and WV are using the funds.
This issue brief provides a framework that states can use during the COVID-19 crisis to create child care policies that promote equitable access and mitigate the chance that child care closures will be concentrated in low-income and middle-income neighborhoods and rural areas.
This brief, based on a longer white paper, identifies and summarizes key findings in the existing literature on 12 protective and promotive factors relevant to afterschool.
This brief explores how programs that use a positive youth development approach can embed a racial equity perspective to effectively meet needs of youth of color. It suggests that programs think about who is offered program services, build staff capacity to recognize personal bias and structural inequalities, and insure leadership opportunities.
This issue brief about trauma-informed care brings a strengths-based perspective that emphasizes resilience. There is a review of the signs of trauma, how it impacts trauma and how to practice trauma-informed care using the Four Rs: realizing the widespread nature of childhood trauma, recognizing the symptoms, responding by adjusting policies and practices, and resisting re-traumatization.
This brief provides a conceptual model for developing quality improvement initiatives and professional development for home-based child care that takes into account the distinctive characteristics for these settings. The model is organized into three components: (1) foundations for sustainability of care; (2) lasting relationships; and (3) opportunities for learning and development.
This issue brief is an interview with researcher Jessica Manta-Myer about an evaluation of the Summer Science Project in 10 elementary school sites in CA. The programs were provided with hands-on curriculum, training, and coaching in STEM. Evaluation showed increased knowledge, skills, and confidence for students, and staff confidence in leading STEM, as well as staff retention.
This resource includes a video and a brief summary of a mindfulness program in the Baltimore Schools, where students were trained in breathing techniques and yoga poses for 45 minutes, 4 times a week for 12 weeks.
This video is a keynote speech delivered by Dr. Shawn Ginwright. He explores stories and research related to his healing-centered framework to overcome trauma by building hope through relational, restorative, and political strategies.
This issue brief is an interview with Paul von Hippel from Ohio State University; it shares research that children gain weight two to three times faster in the summer months than during the school year. This trend is especially true for African American and Hispanic children.


If you have followed the happenings in crypto for the past fortnight, you may be familiar with the Ronin network exploit that threatened a $620 million loss in cryptocurrencies. The unofficial post mortem shows the hackers used compromised private keys to forge withdrawal signatures, an issue that has raised eyebrows across the crypto field.
This piece focuses on what transpired in the Ronin network attack, how the hackers transferred the funds, and the solutions available to prevent such a multisig hack in the future.
Understanding the Ronin Network Hack
On March 29, Axie Infinity sidechain, Ronin network issued a community warning that the network was under attack, with 173,600 ETH and 25.5 million USDC being transferred to a hacker’s wallet, resulting in a loss of close to $620 million. According to unofficial post mortem results from the SlowMist blockchain security team, the hack was conducted via a compromise of the Ronin network validator nodes.
In the community warning sent by Sky Mavis, the parent company of the Ronin network, the hack was completed on March 23 but went unnoticed until some of the users reported that they were unable to withdraw some of their funds from the bridge. According to the release, the hacker used compromised private keys to access and withdraw funds from the bridge in only two transactions.
To understand better, the Ronin network consists of nine validator nodes. These validator nodes verify the deposits and withdrawals from the Ronin chain, with five of the nine validator nodes required to sign the transactions. The attacker managed to get control over Sky Mavis’s four Ronin Validators and a third-party validator run by Axie DAO.
The whole debacle can be traced back to November 2021, when Sky Mavis delegated the Axie Infinity DAO to help distribute free transactions. However, the huge number of transactions forced Axie DAO to whitelist Sky Mavis, allowing the company to sign various transactions to lessen the burden.
While the transactions were reduced, the whitelist access was never revoked, which allowed the attacker to gain access to the Sky Mavis system and sign the transactions as a validator.
According to Sky Mavis, the hacker found a backdoor through the gas-free RPC node and got the signature for the Axie DAO validator, which allowed him to withdraw over $620 million in cryptocurrencies.
Multisig platforms being hacked seems to be growing, with the Wormhole bridge also suffering a hack recently. Unlike the Ronin network, Wormhole bridge users were not so lucky as hackers were able to steal hundreds of millions. The Wormhole hack involved a smart contract exploit that tricked the multisig-based bridge into showing that wrapped Ethereum (wETH) had been deposited into the Solana bridging contract and redeemed on Ethereum.
Despite the recent hacks, multisig platforms provide an added layer of decentralization to prevent such hacks and provide better security. While this is not the case currently, the idea behind multisig wallets is still functional. Luckily, the crypto world is gradually building solutions to prevent these recent multisig-based hacks, Flare’s LayerCake bridge becoming the latest to provide solutions to this problem.
Solving the Multisig Hack Problem
Flare network, a blockchain platform that allows secure interoperability between chains, aims to give solutions to the multisig problem via its LayerCake model. This model proposes a monetary “Bandwidth Providers (BPs)” system that owns the signing rights to move a specific amount of value across the bridge per unit of time.
At the moment, it is proposed to be every one hour. The “Bandwidth” is the amount of value they may move across the bridge in any unit of time, enforced by the smart contracts, is the “Bandwidth”.
To prevent the signatories or someone with access to the signatories from stealing or compromising the system, BPs must deposit the same amount of value of funds being bridged to the LayerCake smart contract. This ensures that if all the BPs or signatories conspire to trick the system (Bandwidth), there’s the same amount of value stored in the smart contract to cover the loss.
The LayerCake model also introduces an open secondary system of incentivized observers that find and remove any malicious BPs from signing the bridge transactions. Hence any malicious bandwidth provider can be removed within a single unit of time, and the collateral provided by the BPs always covers bridge user funds. If all of the BP’s are malicious, the system can still operate through a relay between the chains, albeit more slowly.
Finally, the system also protects users from reorganization attacks by collateralizing the BPs directly on Flare for a period of time such that reorganization attacks have a negligible probability. In a reorganization attack, the collateral staked by the BPs is used to reimburse the users’ funds on the bridge.


Co-operation between the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on the Definition of Innovation for Innovation Management and Statistical Measurement
Fred Gault, UNU-MERIT, Maastricht, The Netherlands, and the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Institute for Economic Research on Innovation (IERI), Tshwane, South Africa
Magnus Hakvåg, House of Knowledge, Trondheim, Norway
This paper presents changes made in the ongoing work on an international standard for innovation management by the ISO and on the definition of innovation for statistical measurement purposes by the OECD. These changes ensure that the two definitions of innovation are related and not in conflict with one another. This is an example of international organisations collaborating to ensure a coherent outcome.


The Home Energy Score TM protects the interests of both sellers and buyers.
Residential energy efficiency measures like insulation and high efficiency HVAC are often considered “invisible” investments. Unlike granite countertops, a great location, or solar panels, you cannot directly see insulation or HVAC systems. Instead, their value comes in the form of lower energy bills and improved occupant comfort.
Connecticut is currently working with the Multiple Listing Services to incorporate green and energy related fields into a property’s listing. This will allow home-sellers to market and showcase their efficiency investments using credible scores like the Home Energy Score™.
Research has shown that homes disclosing energy costs- even high costs- sold faster than comparable homes and closer to the asking price.
Additionally, the
score can make it easier for buyers to find homes with green features, and access financing products such as Fannie Mae’s HomeStyle Energy mortgage loan, FHA’s mortgage products, and even solar financing from the Connecticut Green Bank.


Chiropractic care is both an art and a science. It’s a natural, drug-free approach to health and wellness.
By focusing on the spine and the central nervous system, chiropractic care helps restore our bodies to optimal function. It seeks to re-establish normal spinal mobility, which can reduce or even eliminate pain.
We focus on subluxation, or spinal misalignment. When you’re out of alignment, you might experience symptoms like:
Headaches Fatigue Back pain Numbness in the arms and legs
By reducing the misalignment, we can help you find:
Increased range of motion Reduced pain Improved function


Working closely with both federal and provincial safety organizations, the School of Agriculture's farm safety courses and workshops align with current legislation. Our safety training is designed to be engaging and practical to help make planning for farm safety manageable and adoptable. By partnering with safety organizations, producers and students to determine the needs and objectives for safety training, we have been able to initiate courses and workshops to help disseminate farm safety information across Manitoba.
Our commitment to the development and delivery of programs, workshops, training and courses supports students and the broader agricultural industry in the adoption of farm safety.


Particularly Poignant
What's more poignant than pooh? The endemic giant tortoises of Galapagos are the only natural, land based herbivore that move throughout the islands. By leaving their pooh behind they transport a great amount of semi-digested biomass from the highlands to the lowlands. They open gaps in the forests and the seeds from their intestinal tracts germinate at a faster rate than those that don't. Their pooh attracts insects which become a food source for warblers, finches, mockingbirds and lava lizards. It then decomposes quickly generating soil and allowing plants to grow. As the designers and engineers of the ecosystem they keep the ecological connection between plants and animals linked thus making them the keystone species of Galapagos. Without giant tortoises biodiversity on any island where they are absent will suffer. The ultimate recyclers, other species rely on them because they support the ecosystem by leaving their poignant pooh behind!


I'm a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer, Group Personal Training Specialist, and a Registered Nutrition and Dietetic Technician who believes that anyone can achieve their best body and a healthy mindset through proper nutrition, exercise, and a positive attitude. I grew up in Russia and moved to the United States after graduating from The Ural State Law Academy in 2005. While interning at a Manhattan real estate law office, I saw how a busy, stressful law career often resulted in poor health and fitness habits, and I realized this career path wouldn't suit me. Instead, I followed my passion for health and fitness and received my first personal trainer certification through AFAA in 2008. Now, I'm putting my years of schooling, training, and personal experience together, formulating complete nutrition & fitness plans for my clients. When designing optimal nutrition and fitness training programs, I entirely rely on a holistic approach, which allows my clients to develop an achievable, sustainable lifestyle for a lifetime of better health. As a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Academic Society for Functional Foods and Bioactive Compounds (ASFFBC), I recognize the importance of the most recent research. Therefore I continually evolve and improve my expertise by attending in-person and online conferences.


What if now is not the right time for you to file bankruptcy? An attorney can still help you communicate with your creditors. Some advantages to hiring an attorney include:
The debt collector must contact the attorney representing you regarding the debt, rather than you. Your attorney can help confirm that the debt is indeed valid, as well as analyze all defenses you may have. Often, your attorney can negotiate a settlement of your debt for less than the amount your creditor claims you owe.
Your attorney can also provide you with the following services related to debtor’s rights:
Dispute errors on your credit report Defend lawsuits filed by debt collectors Protect you against violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), which prohibits debt collectors from using abusive, unfair, or deceptive practices to collect from you.


Plan of Action, Randy Linville downloads for his readers a lifetime of experiential wisdom in bite-size portions. Skillfully weaving the threads of his own autobiography and a collage of insight from many luminaries who have shaped him, we are invited to join him on his journey to a good, virtuous, and meaningful life.
Throughout the book, the reader is given an increasingly attractive and compelling portrait of a good, true, and beautiful life from a seasoned sage who, in his calling as a marketplace leader, has lived life well. A foundation of the good life is nurturing a vibrant spiritual life by embracing spiritual practices that promote love for God and love for others. The truly good and wise life also cultivates long-lasting friendships and a hopeful spirit of gratitude.
A main emphasis of the book is the importance of intentionality and planning as it relates to one’s personal life as well as any enterprise where there is a stewardship responsibility. The old adage, “If you aim at nothing you will surely hit it,” captures much of the author’s approach. Linville offers practical guidance in the planning endeavor along with helpful, specific questions for reflection at the end of each chapter. And Linville gives wise guidance in how to make good decisions, nurture a healthy organizational culture, promote innovative thinking, and foster deep friendships. His emphasis on embracing sustainable and life-giving rhythms of work and rest is also persuasive.
Plan of Action, in a refreshing way, portrays the challenges of navigating our personal lives and work endeavors with the proper seasoning of a hopeful realism. In the author’s team lessons for life, he recognizes the hard times, differing seasons, and deep valleys that make up the journey of a good life. So often the great successes and growth of businesses and organizations are painted as the expected norm. Plan of Action offers a wise reminder: “Some years, some days, your highest goal is to limit the loss.” If you are searching for a wise and seasoned sage with extensive experience in the world of business to offer practical and down-to-earth wisdom, Plan of Action is a timely and helpful resource.


Background and Purpose: Mitochondrial dysfunction is a driving factor in the development and progression of diabetic kidney disease (DKD). Our laboratory discovered that the 2-adrenoceptor agonist formoterol regulates mitochondrial dynamics in the hyperglycemic renal proximal tubule. Here, we identified signaling mechanisms through which formoterol regulates the mitochondrial fission protein Drp1 and the mitochondrial fusion protein Mfn1. Experimental Approach: Using primary cultures of renal proximal tubule cells (RPTC) exposed to high glucose, we investigated the role of glucose on RhoA/ROCK1/Drp1 and Raf/MEK1/2/ERK1/2/Mfn1 signaling pathways using pharmacological inhibitors, and the effect of formoterol on these pathways. Key Results: In high glucose, RhoA became hyperactive, leading to ROCK1-induced activation of Drp1. Using pharmacological inhibitors, formoterol signals through G subunits of the 2-adrenoceptor to decrease RhoA/ROCK1-mediated activation of Drp1. Formoterol restored this pathway by preventing the interaction of RhoA with the guanine nucleotide exchange factor p114RhoGEF. Inhibition of RhoA/ROCK1/Drp1 restored maximal mitochondrial respiration. Formoterol also restored Mfn1 through a separate G-dependent mechanism composed of Raf/MEK1/2/ERK1/2/Mfn1. RPTC exposed to high glucose exhibited decreased Mfn1 activation, which was restored with formoterol. Pharmacological inhibition of G, Raf and MEK1/2 also restored Mfn1 activity. Conclusion and Implications: We demonstrate that glucose promotes the interaction between RhoA and p114RhoGEF, leading to increased RhoA/ROCK1/Drp1, and glucose decreases Mfn1 activity through activation of Raf/MEK1/2/ERK1/2. Formoterol restores these pathways and mitochondrial function in response to elevated glucose. Formoterol activates three separate integrative pathways that promote mitochondrial biogenesis, decreased fission and increased fusion in RPTC, supporting its potential as a therapeutic for DKD.


In this study, born from encounters with the Chinese spirit mediums of Southeast Asia, we examined the crucial role emotions and brainwave synchronization play in very intense rituals.
The oldest human spiritual practices, in use long before the emergence of organized religions, are shamanic practices. They were persecuted and almost completely disappeared with the emergence of modern religions. Some of these traditions have miraculously survived and have come down to us today. I had the privilege of meeting and studying one of these ancient traditions: the shaman-mediums of the Chinese communities of Southeast Asia.
Meeting the dangki
The project, which lasted over 5 years, developed from meetings and dialogues with the shamans and spirit-mediums, the “dangkis” in the Hokkien language (乩 童). These mediums offer healing rituals to anyone who comes for help in the temples where they perform their rituals. People often consult them over health concerns.
During these very intense rituals, the mediums enter a trance, which allows a deity who has chosen them to take control over their body. These deities are sometimes famous physicians from centuries past who, through the dangki, can offer health advice and talismans to the person who needs their help. Dangkis are still present in Taiwan, and in the Chinese communities of Southeast Asia including Singapore, where I have studied them.
The study
In this work, we examined the brain waves of people who have attended these rituals often. We invited them to the lab, where they viewed and evaluated videos of several mediums while we recorded their brain responses. For each ritual, participants rated the depth of the trance, their opinion on the efficacy of the ritual, and the emotions it triggered for them. We also measured the brainwave synchronization between each participant during the ritual experience.
Looking at the results, we discovered a unique link between the emotions triggered by the ritual and its perceived efficacy. Perceived efficacy increased with the intensity of the rituals, and that was related to deeper trance. Furthermore, participants judged the rituals as more effective when they viewed them in groups rather than alone. While participants were unable to communicate during the experience, their brain synchrony increased in groups and they gave more similar ratings. We observed these patterns in alpha and beta waves, which are associated with emotions and visual attention.
The results showed that these rituals have both a personal and a collective dimension. The perceived efficacy of the rituals was influenced simultaneously by how the individual and the group responded to them.
In a spirit of service
This is the first neuroscience study that examined these practices and investigated the brain response and the opinion of observers of the ritual. However, what to me remains the most significant aspects of this project are the encounters and conversations with the mediums themselves.
The dankis helped me understand and showed me the depth of their contribution and their devotion to service. By ensuring the transmission of these traditional tools for healing, they help others face and overcome daily difficulties, and by helping individuals in this way they are a source of support and meaning for their entire community.
The publication, is available here. ici.
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The work opportunity tax credit is a federal tax credit for business owners that have hired individuals from target groups that would have otherwise faced significant barriers when looking for a job. Some target groups include summer youth employees, those receiving Supplemental Security Income, or qualified long-term unemployment recipients. There are ten targeted groups in total.
The work opportunity tax credit equals 40% of up to $6,000 wages paid or incurred with a maximum credit of $2,400. The WOTC may consider up to $24,000 in wages for certain qualified veteran targeted groups. There are some restrictions on the IRS’ site.
* This information is not intended to be a substitute for specific, individualized tax advice. We suggest that you discuss your specific tax issues with a qualified tax professional.
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IT skills and leadership traits are crucial for business nowadays in this era of a digital revolution. This test will help you locate professionals with IT skills, research, management, and leadership traits. IT skills are necessary for businesses to sustain in this data-centric marketplace where everything is driven through data analytics.
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Testlify’s skill tests are designed by experienced SMEs (subject matter experts). We evaluate these experts based on specific metrics such as expertise, capability, and their market reputation. Prior to being published, each skill test is peer-reviewed by other experts and then calibrated based on insights derived from a significant number of test-takers who are well-versed in that skill area. Our inherent feedback systems and built-in algorithms enable our SMEs to refine our tests continually.
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Umbrella insurance is designed to act as a second insurance policy. In other words, it’s designed to act as "extra insurance" that kicks in after your primary insurance limits have been exhausted. Our team at Fuhriman Insurance Agency is committed to helping Boise, ID residents understand umbrella insurance and what it can do for them.
How Does Umbrella Insurance Work?
Umbrella insurance only kicks in if your primary insurance fails to cover something or the maximum limits of your primary insurance have been reached. The limitations of your primary insurance must be exhausted for umbrella insurance to kick in. Umbrella insurance can also cover things not covered by a primary insurance policy if the non-covered situation is something that umbrella insurance would typically cover. However, this is a rare occurrence because umbrella insurance isn’t designed to operate as primary insurance.
Will umbrella insurance cover things that my primary insurance doesn’t?
As mentioned above, umbrella insurance isn’t primary insurance. It’s secondary insurance. However, there are rare situations when a primary insurance policy may not cover something that’s covered by an umbrella insurance policy. In these situations, umbrella insurance would cover what’s not covered by your primary insurance policy. Instances like this are rare because many insurance companies will do their due diligence to ensure that your primary insurance provides the coverage you need. The umbrella insurance will only kick in if the policy limits are maxed out.
Other Considerations…
Umbrella insurance isn’t designed to cover your car, house, or possessions. It covers the cost of injury to others as well as damage you may cause to other people’s property. It covers what your primary insurance excludes and exceeds beyond primary policy limits. If you have questions regarding the benefits of umbrella insurance, call us. We’re standing by.


Omaha, NE., February 01, 2022 – The Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce announced today the successful results of their premier workforce development programs: The Commitment to Opportunity, Diversity and Equity (CODE), and the Greater Omaha Worklab (GROW).
Greater Omaha garnered headlines across the region for its nation-low unemployment. However, this achievement also placed the spotlight firmly on challenges around talent availability.
“We had a goal for 2021: Grow, recruit and retain the talent needed for the future.” said Todd Johnson, Senior Vice President of Economic Development Services for the Greater Omaha Chamber, “Because a healthy, vibrant community depends on a skilled and growing labor pool.”
The Greater Omaha Chamber’s Commitment to Opportunity, Diversity and Equity (CODE) grew their Employer Coalition to 99 members. This coalition is designed to help organizations on their DEI journeys, creating a more diverse and inclusive workforce. In 2021, the Chamber focused on adding more engagement opportunities and creating materials to support these journals. The program also added an educational series to help individuals and organizations deepen their understanding of focused DEI topics.
The Greater Omaha Worklab (GROW), another workforce development program of the Greater Omaha Chamber, had a notable year. This program places Navigators in employer-client workplaces, providing independent, third-party assistance to employees. By the end of 2021, these Navigators met with 754 employees, providing resources and support that helped them handle their day-to-day challenges, organize their personal and professional lives, and pursue their dreams. This individual support keeps employees engaged and able to bring their whole self to work. This year, the Greater Omaha Chamber placed Navigators at ten employer-clients, expanding their total impact on the Omaha workforce.
“One of the solutions for a tight workforce is to keep retention high and support the individual,” said Chad Mares, Senior Director, Workforce Services and GrOW. “I’m proud of how we help people on a daily basis.”


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These are your guides to becoming AWARE of cutting edge, proven insights and principles that will literally change the way you relate to your students, their parents, and your colleagues. This framework is designed to give educators and parents a reference point when working with students on matters that affect their academic performance and behavior in the classroom. This information is the key to school success! Additional information
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Preclinical data on TAVT-135, a cell-penetrating peptide conjugate intended to restore chloride ion balance in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), are promising. Tavanta Therapeutics will present the data at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference, being held November 3-5, 2022, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
“While CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) modulators have revolutionized the treatment of CF, a significant unmet need remains for patients with ineligible genotypes, inadequate responses, or intolerance,” the company said in a press release.“Therefore, new alternative agents, including those capable of mediating chloride ion transport, are needed.”
Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary, progressive disease in which secretions of various exocrine glands in organs are thickened due to impaired chloride transport to the cell surface, resulting in an accumulation of mucus. The thickening and accumulation of mucus in the lungs of patients with CF lead to progressive lung function deterioration, and agents that can restore chloride ion levels in the airways can slow this process.
A limitation of the revolutionary CFTR modulator treatments, which have significantly improved the prognosis of people with CF, is that they are not effective in patients with ineligible genotypes. Therefore, chloride-mediating agents that are effective regardless of
CFTR mutations are an attractive alternative. Read more about CF therapies
The authors conducted a series of in vitro and ex vivo studies to evaluate the electrophysical and mucus-penetrating characteristics of TAVT-135. The in vitro data suggest that TAVT-135 readily facilitates the passive transport of chloride ions and penetrates mucus in a sustained manner. This, in turn, could increase electrolyte levels in the liquid layer of airway surfaces in patients, thereby speeding water transport out of epithelial cells and reducing mucus thickness and accumulation.
Further investigation of this new, artificial chloride ion transporter is ongoing.
Reference
Tavanta Therapeutics to present preclinical data for TAVT-135 at the North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference. News release. Tavanta Therapeutics; October 28, 2022.


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Though many people appreciate the basics and benefits of creating a will, fewer are familiar with trusts and how they play a powerful, effective role in estate planning. Unfortunately, trusts suffer from a reputation problem because of the common misconception that they are only for the wealthy. In truth, New Jersey’s Uniform Trust Code covers a wide array of situations and scenarios separate from financial considerations. Of course, when a statute is broad, you can expect complexities and challenges. Without guidance from a qualified legal professional, there can be errors in creating, executing, and managing the trust.
Estate planning is a core practice area at Scott Counsel, P.C., so you can rely on our attorneys to advise you on trust concepts and explain the advantages. We can also explain the various options and guide you in making informed decisions about how to structure a trust that achieves your goals. Trusts are not suitable for every family or situation, but they can deliver significant benefits as part of an overall estate planning strategy. Please contact our firm to schedule a consultation with a Hamilton trusts lawyer who will provide details. You might also find it useful to review some background information.
Basics of Trusts Under New Jersey Law
Understanding how trusts work starts by knowing the key roles in the trust document:
Grantor: This is the person who creates the trust by signing the agreement and transferring property into it. Trustee: This party is tasked with managing the trust property according to the terms of the trust agreement. Beneficiaries: These are the people or parties entitled to distributions of income and principal, the terms of which are contained within the trust document.
Once signed by the parties and funded through property transfers by the grantor, the trust becomes its legal entity. Note that the grantor and trustee can be the same individual; this is often the case when creating certain types of trusts, described in more detail below. Depending on your circumstances, you might consider putting the following assets into a trust:
Real estate, including your primary residence, vacation homes, and investment properties; Certain stock, investment, and retirement accounts; Bank accounts, including checking, savings, CDs, and other bank products; Business and partnership assets, when appropriate; Life insurance; and Many other types of real and personal property.
A special point on funding a trust is crucial because the trust does not exist as a legal entity until the property is transferred to the trustee. This is accomplished by changing ownership on assets that have an ownership document associated with them, such as a deed or title.
Types of Trusts in Estate Planning
Knowing the basics of trusts in New Jersey, you should also become familiar with the different types and how they work. A few options include:
Testamentary v. Living Trusts:There are benefits of creating a living trust that takes effect during your lifetime, and you would typically list yourself as grantor and trustee when doing so. You might also consider establishing a testamentary trust via your will. This type becomes effective at your death, and your will operates to fund it. Revocable v. Irrevocable:As the terminology suggests, you have the option of creating a trust that you can modify or one that cannot be altered. An irrevocable trust is most often used to gain advantageous tax treatment since the assets are removed from the grantor’s net worth. Special Needs Trusts:Those who want to contribute to the care and support of a person with special needs can run into a conundrum: They could be increasing the disabled individual’s assets and/or income to the point that he or she does not qualify for government benefits. A special needs trust avoids this conflict. Reasons to Consider Creating a Trust
The process of creating a trust is more involved than a basic estate plan, so you should understand why people opt for one:
PrivacyUnlike a will that becomes a public record, the provisions of a trust are confidential. Your affairs are kept private, as are the interests of beneficiaries. : Probate MattersA living will be used to avoid probate if you also execute a “pour over” will. You create the trust and fund the trust during your lifetime, but you may not have transferred title to all assets before your passing. The pour-over will distribute property you own into the trust, so you own nothing or a nominal amount at death. : Protecting AssetsThrough an irrevocable trust, you maintain no control over trust assets and cannot change the terms. Besides the tax benefits mentioned above, you can take advantage of asset protection measures when trust property is not considered yours. Note that you cannot protect assets from creditors. : Control:Whether through a living or testamentary trust, you maintain control over trust management after your passing. This may be useful considering beneficiaries who are young or not financially mature. Legal Support with Trusts
The team at Scott Counsel, P.C. is committed to advising you through the trust creation process, starting with a thorough assessment of your circumstances, goals, and needs. Our Hamilton trusts attorneys will also:
Guide you in determining an appropriate trust structure; Prepare a draft trust document; Review all terms and conditions to ensure you understand the arrangement; Handle details for signing all essential documentation; Assist with transferring property to the trust; Discuss modifications or amendments to a revocable trust if circumstances change or in the event of legal developments. Contact a Hamilton Trusts Lawyer for Personalized Advice
While trusts may not be for everyone, this summary should help you gain a better understanding of how they work. It also sheds light on why retaining knowledgeable legal representation is essential when considering your options, executing the documents, and managing trust assets. If you would like additional information on creating a trust as part of your estate plan, please contact Scott Counsel, P.C. You can schedule a consultation by calling (856) 672-7248 or checking out our website. After reviewing your circumstances, our New Jersey trusts attorneys can get started on strategy.
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The Rideau Hall Foundation has announced the 2021 winners of the Governor General’s Innovation Awards. This year, six individuals and groups have secured the honour, including two key members of Canadian healthtech startups.
The awards aim to recognize and celebrate exceptional Canadian individuals, teams, and organizations for their excellence in innovation and “their contributions to helping shape our future and positively impact our quality of life.” The Rideau Hall Foundation is an independent and non-political charitable organization that manages all aspects of the Governor General’s Innovation Awards.
Sheila Wang co-founded Swift Medical in 2015 to improve the quality of care for wound patients.
This year’s list of recipients includes Sheila Wang, co-founder and chief medical officer of Toronto-based healthtech startup Swift Medical, for her creation of Swift’s artificial intelligence (AI)-powered remote wound care monitoring solution. The company’s mobile app captures and shares high-precision wound images from home.
“This is a team win for Swift Medical,” said Wang. “It is a privilege to work with my co-founders, Justin, Carlo and Edwin, and the diverse team of people at Swift Medical who are talented, visionary, and committed to building tools that transform health care and improve patients’ lives.”
Wang co-founded Swift Medical in 2015 to improve the quality of care for wound patients. According to the startup, today, its solutions have been adopted by nearly 4,000 health care organizations, including health systems, hospitals, home care agencies, and long-term care facilities.
In response to COVID-19, Wang and her team led the creation of Telewound Care Canada, an initiative that aims to help vulnerable wound patients access remote wound care while traditional in-person remains inaccessible due to pandemic anxieties and public health measures. This February, the Digital Technology Supercluster invested $2.5 million in the project. By the summer, the project is expected to help over 1,000 wound patients in Ontario and Québec.
Swift Medical’s wound care management platform delivers wound care visualization and touchless 3D measurement through its Swift Skin and Wound software, which streamlines clinical and administrative wound care management workflows, from image capture and automatic risk scoring to assessment scheduling and claims submission. In 2018, the startup raised $11.6 million from Real Ventures, Relay Ventures, BDC, and BHVC.
James Robar, chief scientific officer at Halifax-based healthtech startup Adaptiiv Medical Technologies, also secured an award for his cancer-focused 3D printing software, which Adaptiiv is currently deploying at cancer treatment centres around the world.
Robar’s tech enables the design of patient-specific radiotherapy accessories designed to improve treatment accuracy and patient experience. Last year, Adaptiiv won $100,000 from Atlantic Canada’s first health challenge pitch event.
The list of winners also includes Geoffrey T. Fong, David Hammond, and Mary E. Thompson, who secured an award for their international tobacco control research. Centred at the University of Waterloo, the project supports and defends tobacco control policies.
According to the Rideau Hall Foundation, their research, which spans 29 countries, “has led Canada and many other countries to strengthen their tobacco control efforts, improving the health of millions.”
Other winners include: Jackie Dawson, Natalie Carter, Natasha Simonee, and Shirley Tagalik for their arctic shipping routes-focused integration of Inuit knowledge and western science, and Xiaoyi Bao for her distributed acoustic sensor tech.
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Do you want to raise money for your senior class?
Do you want to raise money for your senior class?
If so, you’ve probably toyed around with a few senior-class fundraising ideas. However, you can’t find the right product strategies that help you raise significant amounts.
In this article, we’ll look at some of the best tips, strategies, and ideas you can use to raise funds for your senior class.
Selecting a senior class fundraiser can be challenging, as many options are available today. But not all fundraisers are ideal for your class or school. What you choose depends on your fundraising goals and needs.
For example, if you want to raise money fast, you might consider online giving forms. They make donating to your senior class easy and convenient for all kinds of supporters. Alternatively, if you need to raise significant amounts, you’re better off organizing a product fundraiser, where you sell goods your audience needs. This can be T-shirts, used books, baked goods, or candles.
The best way to raise funds for your senior class is to engage your students, teachers, and the community to multiply your fundraising efforts. Some tested and proven senior-class fundraising ideas include:
Here, senior students help the community perform odd jobs such as raking the yard, and they’re paid in return. All wages then go toward your fundraising goal.
If you want to raise money to cover the cost of senior-year activities such as prom, organize a “kiss a senior goodbye” event. Senior students make little note cards with personalized messages that they sell to other students, faculty members or on the school website.
An A-Thon fundraiser is an event-style fundraiser that creates friendly competition while bringing donations from friends and family who want to support your senior class. Some common examples include walk-a-thon, bike-a-thon, run-a-thon, and dance-a-thon. To raise money, you can sell tickets to participants or pledge donations.
Holding fun events is a great way to engage donors and raise money. From gala nights silent auctions, and talent shows, event fundraisers are highly profitable, and you can always switch them up to motivate your supporters to contribute.
Although traditional and offline fundraising methods are quite effective, online fundraising platforms offer more possibilities. Whether using social media and email campaigns or crowdfunding and peer-to-peer platforms, raising money online ensures you can connect with supporters at any time and raise significant amounts.
With the rise of online fundraising platforms, choosing one for your senior class can be tricky. There are numerous factors to consider, such as upfront costs and ensuring the platform aligns with your fundraising goals.
Luckily, you don’t have to spend hours researching for the ideal online educational fundraising platform, as Classful is here to help.
Classful fundraising allows supporters to donate funds to teachers and schools of their choice. Donors find teachers they want to send funds to and choose their desired amount, ensuring teachers receive funds immediately.
To raise money for your senior school on Classful, sign up to create an account so that locals in your community can find you quickly and easily. Alternatively, you can let your school fundraise on your senior class’s behalf by finding your school on Classful and claiming it. However, you can only do this with your school’s permission.
Either way, by using Classful fundraising, you can get the funding you deserve and connect with other educators and supporters in your local community.
Raising money online for your senior class using a platform such as Classful is beneficial in many ways, including:
Unlike most fundraisers, online fundraisers are inexpensive to set up. All you need is a shareable fundraising page to donors and a viable fundraising strategy. However, it’s essential to note that some online fundraisers may require you to pay a small upfront cost for setting up your profile. Additionally, others may charge a small commission fee on every donation.
Luckily for you, with Classful, this isn’t the case. We rely solely on tips from donors, so we charge a 0% platform fee on all donations, ensuring you receive the full amount. Also, signing up on the platform is entirely free.
Online fundraising platforms make raising money easy and convenient for teachers, schools, and supporters. You can monitor your fundraising goals and achievements on your page and can thank donors for their contributions to your cause.
Since online fundraisers reduce the stress, frustration, and headaches associated with planning events and product fundraisers, they’re incredibly efficient for senior-class fundraisers. This way, you can spend more time planning major senior-year activities.
As an online educational fundraising platform, Classful makes it incredibly simple and easy for donors to support local teachers and schools in a simple 3-step process:
Traditional fundraising strategies such as bake sales and talent shows have geographical limitations, which can adversely impact your fundraising goal. Fortunately, online fundraisers surpass these limitations.
You can use social media and email to spread the word about your fundraising efforts, attracting new donors and prospects globally. You can also share your fundraising platforms with friends and family to generate higher returns.
First, start planning your senior class fundraising as soon as possible. The earlier you start, the more money you can raise. Second, set clear goals for your fundraiser. For example, how much do you want to raise? What’s the money for? How do you plan to reach your prospects? Setting these goals helps you visualize your fundraising activity and strategize effectively.
Additionally, consider putting together a team in charge of the fundraising activity. You can use resources such as students, faculty members, and teachers. Assign each team member a role to make the fundraising process seamless.
To avoid surprises, inform everyone by giving advance notice of the fundraiser. This ensures everyone can prepare, increasing your ROI.
Ready to raise money? Sign up on Classful today and start raising money for your senior class.


Data from: Pollutants and insecticides drive local adaptation in African malaria mosquitoes Citation
Kamdem, Colince; Fouet, Caroline; Gamez, Stephanie; White, Bradley J. (2018), Data from: Pollutants and insecticides drive local adaptation in African malaria mosquitoes, Dryad, Dataset, https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.jf402
Abstract
The Anopheles gambiae complex contains a number of highly anthropophilic mosquito species that have acquired exceptional ability to thrive in complex human habitats. Thus, examining the evolutionary history of this Afrotropical mosquito may yield vital information on the selective processes that occurred during the adaptation to human-dominated environments. We performed reduced representation sequencing on 941 mosquitoes of the Anopheles gambiae complex collected across four ecogeographic zones in Cameroon. We find evidence for genetic and geographic subdivision within An. coluzzii and An. gambiae sensu stricto – the two most significant malaria vectors in the region. Importantly, in both species, rural and urban populations are genetically differentiated. Genome scans reveal pervasive signatures of selection centered on genes involved in xenobiotic resistance. Notably, a selective sweep containing detoxification enzymes is prominent in urban mosquitoes that exploit polluted breeding sites. Overall, our study suggests that recent anthropogenic environmental modifications and widespread use of insecticides are driving population differentiation and local adaptation in vectors with potentially significant consequences for malaria epidemiology.
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An activated physisorption mechanism that uses 2D (alumino)silicate films in the form of hexagonal prism nanocages to trap noble gasesRSS.HDBackground> Background: <The nanoscale confinement of noble gases at noncryogenic temperatures is crucial for many applications including noble gas separations, nuclear waste remediation, and the removal of radon. However, this process is extremely difficult primarily due to the weak trapping forces of the host matrices upon noble gas physisorption. Thus, the trapping and separation of noble gases, the most unreactive elements in the periodic table, at noncryogenic conditions is an industrially relevant challenge for energy, environment, and health applications. Technology Overview: Researchers at Stony Brook University demonstrate an activated physisorption mechanism that traps noble gas atoms with 2D (alumino)silicate nanocages. The ultrathin hexagonal prism nanoporous frameworks allow noble gas atoms to enter the nanocages in the form of cations with a significantly reduced trapping energy barrier and exit as neutral atoms with an ultra high desorption energy barrier. The mechanism demonstrates that a mixture of noble gases (Ar, Kr and Xe) can be trapped at room temperature and then separated by exploiting the notable differences in their thermal stabilities and releasing them at higher temperatures. These 2D materials are promising candidates for a variety of applications in noble gas storage and separation, with important implications in health and the environment. Advantages: Low‑cost – Noncryogenic conditions – Non‑destructive, allowing the trapping and release processes to be reversible – Noble gas selectivity through thermal stability exploitation – Ultrahigh desorption energy Applications: Noble gas separation – Toxic gas absorption – Nuclear waste remediation – Removal of radon Intellectual Property Summary: Patent application submitted Stage of Development: US20210178323A1 Licensing Potential: Development partner – Commercial partner – Licensing Licensing Status: Additional Information: absorption, aluminosilicate, atomic trapping, cation, desorption, environmental toxin remediation, gas separation, gas storage, nanoporous, noble gas, nuclear waste, nuclear waste encapsulation, prism, radon, remediation, silicate, temperature programmed desorption, thermal stability, toxic gas, toxic waste treatment, toxin remediation, traphttps://img.in-part.com/thumbnail?width=920&height=&stripmeta=true&quality=95&type=jpeg&background=255,255,255&url=https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/assets.in-part.com/K4fcHOxMRQ2e94reGPXJ_AdobeStock_217423637.jpegСтанислав Чуб, https://stock.adobe.com/uk/217423637, stock.adobe.com
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Pipeline Integrity Management Solutions for Safe and Reliable Upstream Operations
Upstream Asset Integrity teams are recognizing the need to have an improved understanding of their assets to protect capital investment, mitigate risk, ensure the safety of public, as well as adhere to new state/provincial and federal regulations. It is increasingly apparent that effectively managing pipeline integrity data, and ensuring efficient integration and analysis, are key steps in transforming data to information, and to knowledge, to support confident decision-making.
Several significant factors have helped spur the drive towards efficient data management, integration, and analysis. These include improvements with inline inspection (ILI) technologies, specifically for upstream systems, changing regional and federal regulatory requirements, and continuous merger and acquisition (M&A) activities.
The benefit for operators to understand these key factors that impact their upstream pipeline assets has started to take precedence. However, developing a sophisticated Integrity Management Program (IMP) to align with their existing integrity systems and procedures is not always a straightforward process. There can be both internal and external challenges which are outlined as follows.
Upstream pipelines not considered key assets by management There is a common misconception that upstream pipeline systems are cost centers and do not directly contribute to revenue generation. Due to this, there is often limited resources and budget allocated to develop upstream IMPs and associated risk mitigation programs. Senior leadership teams are starting to reframe their ideologies to consider the impact that upstream assets have on the overall value chain. If a pipeline incident occurs, it will immediately be taken out of commission, thus causing halted production, and resulting in a direct impact to the company’s bottom line. Ownership and management of upstream pipeline data requires resources A key challenge for upstream operators is collecting, integrating, and managing the vast amount of pipeline attribute and integrity data. Historic acquisitions and divestitures, asset transfers, limited regulatory requirements and rapidly changing system configurations can create challenges for operators to ensure complete and accurate system integrity records are maintained. Pipeline integrity teams are placing priority on taking ownership of their data to better plan, execute and document integrity programs to support confident decisions based on proven analysis and data trends. Risk-based decision making is not typically formalized within upstream integrity management Historically, upstream operators have not had a need to have a defined risk assessment procedure in place. For operators that did, their risk assessments have predominantly been used for regulatory compliance purposes and are often limited in scope, repeatability, and decision worthy results. As more data and integrated data management systems become available on the market, operators are placing precedence in developing a sophisticated IMP with the ability to integrate multiple types of inspection data, produce performance dashboards, benchmark against KPI’s and execute maintenance and mitigation programs based on the risk results, all of which are key to risk-based decision making. Integrated integrity data management systems are heavy and difficult to implement and maintain As our industry evolves, upstream operators are going beyond using spreadsheets, local folders and network drives for data storage, analysis, and visualization. The optimal approach to facilitate the move to a more sophisticated, integrated approach is to build systems and automation around the data management and analysis. This requires resources, defined data management processes, people and systems. Current advances in data integration, spatial data processing and display, and web-based user configurable applications are helping to address these challenges and create a modern integrated integrity data management reality.
To remain competitive, upstream operators who embrace digital transformation and leverage technology solutions as part of a dedicated and robust IMP will substantially increase their pipeline asset system reliability, safety and ensure their limited integrity budget is allocated to where it is needed most.
Dynamic Risk offers unique, industry-leading integrity management solutions that help upstream operators understand their over-life threats, consequences, and focus mitigation and repair activities on at-risk assets before a costly failure occurs. Contact us today to discuss how our team of experts can best support your pipeline integrity management needs for upstream gathering system assets.


Long-form writing is not long. It includes the detail and context needed for critical thought and constructive feedback. Starving your team of that fosters bureaucracy, silos, and adversarial relationships. Without it you'll suffer brain drain, and long onboarding times.
Short-form is conversational and depends on shared context. That might be time and place, body language, or shared experiences. It is suitable for real-time operations coordination, brainstorming, or networking. Avoid short-form when you value accuracy or fidelity.
Slides and presentations are sales mediums. Sales is an exercise of provoking action based on emotion. It has no place in internal decision making, record keeping, or other matters where you value accuracy or fidelity. Think critically.
A question is never right or wrong. Unlike answers, questions always spark interest and prompt motion, growth, and exploration. The willingness to ask critical questions is a unique value provided by braintrust.
Don’t approve, refine understanding to adapt with shifting context. People perceive approval workflows as bureaucratic choke points. They're opaque, slow, and promote authority over merit. They frustrate teams.
A document should be consumable in under 25 minutes of reading. People struggle to consume longer works. Those who do will have a difficult time thinking critically about the work and feedback will suffer.
When we expect to interrupt others to get the information we need, we should expect to be interrupted. A great team will expect and plan knowledge creation, review, and handoff to keep the gears turning.
Set expectations for communication, your input and output, and your role within an organization. Be aware of your expectations and adapt them to fit conditions. Reflect on new behavior and cull low-value activities while codifying others.
Share goals, constraints, and context to empower bottom-up prioritization, and engagement. Delegate with perspective and avoid approval chains. Report to work together, not to track or create accountability.
Socialize informed goals, constraints, and context to discover and fix organization misalignment. Siloed responsibility does not have to imply competitive efforts. Get more done together.
Nobody will consistently deliver on any task for which everyone is responsible. When they do they'll build animosity for those who don't. It is your team, take responsibility for clear responsibilities and communication.
-- The Long-Form Manifesto Authors


Brandon Hamber; Denis Martinez; Marlies Stappers; David Taylor; and Thomas Unger have published “Youth, Peace and Security: Psychosocial Support and Societal Transformation“.
This paper explores the key issue of mental health and psycho-social services (MHPSS), from a youth-specific perspective. Drawing on the assertions and recommendations of the YPS Progress Study, and coupled with the increasing attention to MHPSS within the sustaining peace agenda, this policy brief pays special attention to the role of youth-specific psycho-social services as a vital dimension of transformative youth resilience, essential to both addressing the consequences and prevention of violent conflict.
This is a report commissioned by
Interpeace for their Outside the Box: Amplifying youth voices and views on Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) policy and practice series.


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Background: Vascular surgery patients are at increased risk for late sudden cardiac death. Identification of patients at risk during surgery offers the opportunity for focused therapy. Methods: We monitored 483 vascular surgery patients who had no documented history of arrhythmias to identify perioperative new-onset ventricular tachyarrhythmia (VT) and myocardial ischemia using a continuous electrocardiographic (ECG) device for 72 hours. Cardiac risk factors, left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), medical therapy, inflammation status, and perioperative ischemia in relation to arrhythmia were noted in all patients. During follow-up, event-based outcomes analysis was used to describe survival. Results: New-onset perioperative VT was detected in 33 patients (6.8%). A higher percentage of patients experiencing perioperative VT had reduced LVEF preoperatively than those without VT (24% vs 12%; P = .04). Additionally, fewer patients experiencing VT were receiving statins than those without (70% vs 85%; P = .02). Patients experiencing VT had a higher incidence of myocardial ischemia (30% vs 18%; P = .10). Perioperative VT was preceded by ischemia in only 60% of the cases. The overall cohort survival was 83% at 24-month follow-up (interquartile range [IQR], 1.1-1.3). Sudden cardiac death free survival among patients experiencing VT was less than in those without (79% vs 92%; P = .02). After adjusting for gender, cardiac risk factors, and type of surgery, new-onset perioperative VT was associated with sudden cardiac death (hazard ratio 2.6; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.1-5.8). Conclusion: Perioperative VT is likely to be associated with late sudden cardiac death and decreased survival. Continuous perioperative ECG is an effective method to identify VT and may allow improved management of these patients. (J Vase Surg 2011;53:732-7.)


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When a solid sphere impacts on a granular bed, a high-speed vertical jet can arise following the collapse of the cavity that is formed by the penetration of the sphere into the bed. The jet then becomes unstable and breaks into discrete clusters due to density inhomogeneities. In this study, the jetting process was observed using high-speed photography and determined to be a function not only of impact velocity and particle size, but also of the packing fraction in the bed during the impact. Experiments were performed for two different bed diameters, two bed heights, and two impact velocities. Under certain conditions, below a threshold packing fraction, the jet is seen to divide into two distinct parts: a thin upper section followed by a thick base. Geometrical constraints are also shown to be critical in determining the dynamics of the jet. (C) 2008 American Institute of Physics.


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The new method, designed by a multinational research team, could potentially allow us to predict how a volcanic eruption will occur with great precision. Combining physics and statistics, the new technique reportedly ”chases” the magma to understand its path from the depths of the Earth. Magma frequently does not spew from the main mouth of a volcano, but rather finds other routes.
For example, this what happened in Iceland’s Bardarbunga eruption in August 2014, and Hawaii’s Kilawea in August 2018.
We have combined the two methods based on the physical method, but calibrating it so that it is compatible with the eruptive data
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An advanced path following control strategy was designed. It enabled over-actuated robotic vehicles like the ROboMObil to automatically follow predefined paths while all states of the vehicle’s planar motion are controlled. This strategy is useful for autonomous vehicles which are guided along on-line generated paths including severe driving manoeuvres caused by e.g. obstacle avoidance. The proposed approach combines path following, i.e. tracking a plane curve without a priori time parameterization of a trajectory, with feedback-based vehicle dynamics stabilization. A path interpolation method is introduced which allows to perform the path following task employing a trajectory tracking controller. Furthermore, a tracking controller based on input-output linearization and quadratic programming-based control allocation was proposed which allows employing the vehicle’s over-actuation in an optimal manner.
Within this development a path refers to a one-dimensional geometrical figure connecting two points in space, e.g. the centre line of a road. In contrast to that, signals in a trajectory are expressed as a function of time. This distinction between trajectory and path helps to understand the difference between trajectory tracking and path following. For path following the aim is keeping the vehicle position on the defined path. The path following controller does not consider the time when the vehicle is at a specific position. In contrast to that, a trajectory tracking controller aims to fulfil predefined time schedules while it is valid to leave the path described by the set of positions passed by the trajectory. Comparing these inherent properties of the problem formulation to the task of driving a vehicle on roads shows which formulation had to be selected. Driving on roads requires to stay on the track and not to cut corners while there is no time schedule predefining vehicle postures at specific times. These requirements indicate that vehicle control problems are more suitably formulated as path following problems. In addition to following a path, automatic driving of vehicles requires stabilizing the vehicle in case of disturbances. Therefore, the focus lays on the design of a vehicle controller combining path following control with an integrated vehicle dynamics control method.


Counter space is some of the most valuable real estates inside a retail store. An organized, neat counter with accessible Point-of-Purchase items projects care and intention to customers and may even convert them into lifetime shoppers.
However, too often retail counters are messy. Especially at small stores, it`s common to find cash drawers, scanners, printers, and monitors from different vendors, also known as â€œPieces and Partsâ€- all tied together by an entanglement of Ethernet cables, power supplies and extension cords visible to shoppers. This can create a bad impression on your shoppers.
A Service Channel study found that 70% of a sample of 1,521 shoppers had a negative experience at a store in the previous six months. Nearly two thirds of shoppers (64%) had â€œwalked out of a store because of its physical appearance or disorganization.â€
Shoppers can be unforgiving. The study said they dislike broken shelves, disorganized inventory and parking lot potholes.
Better Experiences
To keep shoppers coming back, retailers need to focus on the customer experience. This is more important than ever as brick-and-mortar stores look to compete with online retailers, which have made significant gains in recent years. While U.S. ecommerce sales accounted for about 13% of retail sales in 2021, they grew 14% from the previous year, according to government figures.
To help enhance shopping experiences, retailers are investing in advanced technologies. A recent IHL report found that retailers are making significant investments in POS, backroom and omnichannel solutions as well as SD-WAN and 5G to modernize their operations and drive customer appeal. While necessary, investments in these advanced technologies aren`t everything.
As the Service Channel study indicated, tidiness also plays a crucial role in drawing customers. And no space in a retail store is more eye-catching to a customer than the POS counter. A clean, organized counter can turn a casual shopper into a lifetime customer, especially in small neighborhood shops.
To make the counter presentable, shop managers need to address the problem of cable clutter, which robs them of valuable space and looks messy to customers. Disorderly counters leave customers less focused on enjoying the sales experience and less likely to become lifetime buyers.
Making the Change
To get rid of cable clutter on counters, merchants must figure out what to do with the mess of components that typically sits on counters. POS systems that share space haphazardly with printers, card readers and other components sprout cables that create a spaghetti-like mess. They`re difficult for associates to manage, get in the way of opening and closing cash drawers, and sometimes even snag on people walking by.
There are integration solutions that help retailers reorganize their counters by, among other things, organizing and hiding cables and power supplies from view. Leveraging these solutions allows retailers to deliver a seamless check out experience while creating a memorable shopping experience with customers. It also allows retailers to reallocate valuable counter space for those high margin impulse-buy items.
With minimal effort, organizing the sales counter demonstrates to your customers that you care about their experience.


Hello Anonymous,
Welcome to EmpowHER and thank you for reaching out to us with your concern regarding contracting osteomyelitis through oral sex. There is no risk.
Osteomyelitis is an infection in a bone. Infections can reach a bone by traveling through the bloodstream or spreading from nearby tissue. Osteomyelitis can also begin in the bone itself if an injury exposes the bone to germs.
Most cases of osteomyelitis are caused by staphylococcus bacteria, a type of germ commonly found on the skin or in the nose of even healthy individuals.
Germs can enter a bone via the bloodstream. Germs in other parts of your body, such as with pneumonia or a urinary tract infection, can travel through your bloodstream to a weakened spot in a bone.
Severe puncture wounds can carry germs deep inside your body. If such an injury becomes infected, the germs can spread into a nearby bone.
Osteomyelitis can develop following direct contamination with the germs. For example, if you have broken a bone so severely that part of it is sticking out through your skin, or during surgeries to replace joints or repair fractures.
I hope this information is helpful and calms any of your fears.
Regards,Maryann


Maintaining a dedicated in-house IT team simply isn't an option for many small to medium-sized construction companies, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't prioritize tech. For some functions such as IT, outsourcing is the most sensible choice. You benefit from the expertise of an entire team of seasoned IT professionals while freeing up time to focus on what you do best.
Having an in-house IT department is convenient, but it's also costly. According to Salary.com, the average base salary for a systems administrator in Canada is $67,759 per year; that doesn't include the cost of offering insurance, paid time off and other benefits to each employee.
Canada has several laws related to data protection, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and the Personal Information Protection and Identity Theft Protection Act, which hasn't been implemented yet. Businesses in Canada are responsible for complying with these laws and protecting customer data against unauthorized access and misuse.
Toronto, Ontario, April 16, 2021 — If there's a single key phrase that's most prominent in business right now, it's digital transformation. The internet boom that was predicted to happen at the turn of the millennium is finally well and truly underway.
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